H6. Innovation
Essity has a Group target to provide social and/or environmental improvements on innovations launched. In 2017, we launched 41 innovations. 42% (41; 43) of Essity’s innovations yielded social and/or environmental improvements. The aim is for at least one-third of all innovations to achieve these criteria each year.
People and nature innovations
Innovations that improve social and environmental performance also make financial sense. For Essity, such innovations are linked to an in-depth understanding of customers and consumers.
People and nature innovations
Product |
Carbon footprint reduction 2008–2017, % |
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TENA Flex |
–16 |
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TENA Lady |
–31 |
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TENA Men |
–21 |
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TENA Pants |
–33 |
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TENA Slip |
–20 |
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TENA Comfort |
–18 |
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TENA Bed |
–9 |
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Libero open diaper |
–25 |
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Libero pant diaper |
–16 |
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Feminine Ultra towels |
–14 |
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Tork Exelclean1) |
–14 |
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Tork paper hand towels2) |
–18 |
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